How to reduce components' lead-times?

2021 it's almost over, and we still have components shortages that will last well into 2022.

We don't have a magical strategy to reduce the lead times of your components.

But here are six strategies that you should try to incorporate into your operations in the future.

Stockpile components.
Work closely with your distributors.
Resort to second-hand components
Work directly with your factory.
Optimize your design for long lead time components
Create flexibility in your electronic design.

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